How Do I Find an Inmate?

For a search of persons in prison or on probation, parole and work release, you may search using: 

• The Offender’s first, middle and last name.
• Date of Birth, or an approximate range (before and after dates)
• Sex
• Offender Number
• Location 
• County of Commitment

For the person on parole search you will need to know these things:

• The person’s first, middle and last name
• Offender Number

Write an Offender: ​How can I write to an offender | Iowa Department of Corrections

Email an Offender: Corrlinks - Offender E-mail | Iowa Department of Corrections

Visit an Offender: Institution Visiting | Iowa Department of Corrections

Call an Offender: Offender Telephone Service | Iowa Department of Corrections

Address:  Jessie Parker Building, 510 E. 12th St., Des Moines, IA  50319

General Phone: (515) 725-5701

Victim Services: (515) 725-5742

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